Blazing around the battlefield, the LTTB continues the legacy of Soviet light tanks: great speed, a small profile, and bouncy armour. With an impressive gun, it's not limited to spotting other vehicles but can be also used as a support tank that will be a pain for the enemy team to deal with.

Gameplay

Normally, conventional light tanks aren't really about armour, but we feel like we should mention that the LTTB comes with a higher survivability potential than its same-tier counterparts. Obviously, this does not mean that this vehicle is suited for close combat but the angled armour will lead to bounces here and there, especially from other light tanks. This extra protection will come in handy, should you be forced to engage in fights.

Let's have a closer look at the characteristics typical for light tanks:

  • View range: Rather average for its tier. Mount Coated Optics (see below) to increase the view range to an acceptable level.
  • Mobility: The LTTB accelerates and turns super fast, which makes active spotting a good choice. Watch out though, as careless driving may cause it to flip over.
  • Concealment: Also average. Improve this with the Camouflage skill (see below). This in combination with better view range will help you spot enemy vehicles more comfortably.
Be wary of this tank's silhouette, it's slim but long. To reduce the chance of getting hit when running around the battlefield, show your rear (or front) to where the fire is coming from.

In terms of armament, the LTTB certainly doesn't need to hide – the 85 mm can be amazing if used correctly. It's not one outstanding trait but the overall "package" making the gun so effective: high rate of fire, good aiming speed, as well as decent damage and penetration. 

This vehicle relies heavily on your skill and your ability to adapt to different situations. You'll need to know when to spot or fight, and the longer you contribute and survive, the higher your value is going to be. In the late stage of each battle, that's your time to shine.

Equipment

Recommended Setup

Hover your cursor over the images for more information on each piece of equipment.

Since the LTTB's armament is pretty decent, the Tank Gun Rammer and the Vertical Stabilizer will guarantee an even higher performance. The Coated Optics balance out the mediocre view range, so spotting other tanks won't require you to get too close to the opponent.

Crew Skills

Commander
Gunner
Driver
Loader

For the LTTB (and the following vehicles), both the Camouflage and the Repair skill and absolutely crucial, but it's on you to decide if you would like to go for Camouflage or Repair first. Afterwards, other skills/perks will increase the gun's reliability and lower the chance of your ammo rack getting damaged. Having a highly skilled crew will pay off even more for this tank line.

Adrenaline Rush

Decreases the gun reload time by 10% if your vehicle's HP drops below 10%.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Brothers in Arms / Sisterhood of Steel

Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100% for every single crew member.

Band of Brothers

Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100% for every single crew member.

Also works if other crew members have Brothers in Arms / Sisterhood of Steel.

Call for Vengeance

Reports the enemy vehicles' location for two more seconds after the destruction of the own vehicle.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Clutch Braking

Increases the traverse speed of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Concealment

Increases the camouflage value of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Controlled Impact

Increases the ramming damage dealt and decreases damage taken by ramming.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Deadeye

Increases the chance of landing a critical hit.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Designated Target

Keeps targetes vehicles visible for two more seconds.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Eagle Eye

Allows you to identify damaged/destroyed modules as well as injured crew members of an enemy vehicle by hovering your mouse over it for several seconds.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Firefighting

Reduces the duration and damage taken by fire.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Intuition

Grants a slight chance of changing the shell type without having to reload again.

Doesn't work with autoloaders. Works also while reloading.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Jack of All Trades

Reduces the performance penalty of wounded crew members.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Mentor

Increases the Crew XP gained for each member apart from the commander.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Off-Road Driving

Increases the mobility on medium and soft terrain.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Preventative Maintenance

Reduces the chance of taking fire.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Recon

Increases the view range of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Relaying

Increases the signal range of your allies' vehicles within your signal range.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Repair

Reduces the repair time of destroyed modules.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Safe Stowage

Increases the durability of your vehicle's ammo rack.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Signal Boosting

Increases the signal range of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Situational Awareness

Increases the view range of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Sixth Sense

Shows a lightbulb three seconds after you've been spotted.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Smooth Ride

Reduces the dispersion penalty while driving.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Snap Shot

Reduces the dispersion penalty of traversing the turret.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Additional Grousers

Increases the mobility on soft and medium terrain.

Binocular Telescope

Increases the view range of your vehicle by 25%.

Your hull must stand still for at least 3 seconds.

Camouflage Net

Increases the camouflage value of your vehicle tremendously.

Your hull must stand still for at least 3 seconds.

Enhanced Gun Laying Drive

Reduces the aiming time of your gun by 10%.

Coated Optics

Increases the view range of your vehicle by 10%.

Tank Gun Rammer

Reduces the reload time of your gun by 10%.

Spall Liner

Decreases damage taken by ramming and high-explosive splash.

Toolbox

Decreases the repair time of destroyed modules.

Cumulative with the Repair skill.

Improved Ventilation

Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.

Vertical Stabilizer

Reduces the dispersion penalties of hull and turret traverse, as well as driving by 20%.

"Wet" Ammo Rack

Increases the module HP of your ammo rack.

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